My neighbor’s German Shepherd, Rex, turned into a completely different dog every Fourth of July. Calm, obedient, easy-going the other 364 days — and then reduced to a trembling, drooling, fence-jumping wreck the moment the first firework went off. His owner tried everything: reassurance, treats, even sitting with him in the car. Nothing worked until…
My dog Biscuit has been staring at me for the better part of fifteen years. Not occasionally — constantly. He follows me from room to room, settles within eyeline, and watches me with an intensity that would be unsettling if it came from a human. After years of living with this, I’ve learned to read…
As a dog owner, you have probably noticed your furry friend munching on grass now and then—only to see them vomit it right back up. It’s one of those classic dog behaviors that can leave you scratching your head. Why does your dog eat grass, and more curiously, why does it seem to lead to…
As a dog owner, few things are more concerning than seeing your once-confident pup shrink back from strangers. That wagging tail that used to greet new people now turns into cowering or anxious barking. You might be asking yourself: “What changed? Why does my dog exhibit a sudden fear of strangers? If you’re facing this…
You can help your pet get through a low phase with the proper care and treatment. So what are the signs a dog is depressed? Before we look at the symptoms let us see what causes depression in the first place. Dogs, like people, can experience depression. As intelligent creatures, dogs feel different emotions, including…
What does it mean when a dog licks your face? Is the dog trying to tell you something? When weaning their puppies from milk to solid food, wild or feral dogs, as well as certain house dogs, begin by regurgitating chewed-up food for them. Hungry puppies will lick their mother’s face to induce regurgitation. That…
Out of sheer curiosity many of us would have asked ourselves “why do dogs wag their tails?” We frequently associate a happy dog with a wagging tail. But, recent research has revealed that tail wagging does not always indicate that the dog is happy. A dog’s tail is a tool for communicating feelings or strong…
It is natural for dogs to lick. While grooming, mother dogs lick their pups, and pups lick each other. Dogs lick to show their affection and even to let us know that they want to eat. Though licking comes naturally to dogs, some dogs tend to overdo it. Often there is a behavioral or medical…
Dog body language interpretation is necessary to understand what your dog is trying to tell you. Many times pet dogs feel confused and frustrated because of your inability to understand the message. Interestingly, dogs communicate emotions and intentions through their body posture, tail carriage, facial expressions, licking and sniffing and other body languages. Sometimes the…